Over time tuition costs begin to increase faster than lottery revenues. Georgia has had the HOPE scholarship since 1993 (lottery funded), and since 2002 the am

Over time tuition costs begin to increase faster than lottery revenues. Georgia has had the HOPE scholarship since 1993 (lottery funded), and since 2002 the amount covered has been steadily decreasing. If student loan availability keeps increasing (causing tuition to rise), total tuition percentage paid by HOPE will be negligible